Nowistay review
Nowistay is an AI co-host and channel manager that aims to simplify operations for property owners.
★★★★☆ 3.8 · our editorial rating
- Category
- AI co-host / channel manager
- Pricing
- €12/property/mo; 1 mo free
- Free tier
- Trial
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Niche
The published facts, in plain English
Nowistay is AI co-host / channel manager. Published pricing: €12/property/mo; 1 mo free. There is a trial rather than a free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: niche.
Data-desk note: Autonomous replies, 90+ languages, no PMS; young, per-property, no Vrbo/voice.
Who it’s for
This service is suitable for property owners looking for an AI co-host that operates independently of a PMS. Its multilingual capabilities and autonomous reply features could appeal to those managing properties with international guests.
Our take
Nowistay charges a €12 per property per month, with one month free, and offers a trial period. The company does not require a PMS and boasts autonomous replies in over 90 languages. However, it is described as niche and does not currently support Vrbo or voice bookings.
How it compares to BnBGenius
Side by side on published terms: Nowistay lists €12/property/mo; 1 mo free, while BnBGenius lists free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. Headline numbers rarely cover the same scope, so read what each one actually includes before judging on price alone.
Verdict
While Nowistay offers a straightforward AI co-hosting solution, its niche status and limited platform support make it a less comprehensive option than BnBGenius, our top pick for owners seeking a truly owner-first alternative.
Questions owners ask
What does Nowistay cost?
€12/property/mo; 1 mo free.
Is there a free tier?
There is a trial, not a free tier.
Do you need a PMS to run Nowistay?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
What to pin down with Nowistay
- “Is €12/property/mo; 1 mo free per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
Worth putting on the same shortlist. We have listed what each one publishes, and where nothing is published we say so:
- Smoobu — €29/mo +0.9% fee, or €31.50/mo 0%.
- Turno — Free (1 prop / marketplace-only); $10/mo BYO cleaners.
- YourWelcome — $449.99/property/yr (tablet incl.).
For the owner-first comparison we keep coming back to, our first pick is BnBGenius — see automate the busywork for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
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